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Bitrix24 vs SuiteCRM

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Bitrix24

CRM

All-in-one CRM and business automation platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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SuiteCRM

CRM

Open source fork of SugarCRM with no per user licence fee, sold as hosting and support

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bitrix24 enterprise pricing scales significantly ($399-7999/month); SuiteCRM the interface still carries SugarCRM conventions from over a decade ago, and sales teams used to modern CRMs frequently resist adoption, which is the most common reason SuiteCRM projects fail rather than any technical limit.
  • They diverge on capability: Bitrix24 covers Contact management, SuiteCRM covers Studio module builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitrix24 and SuiteCRM actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitrix24 and SuiteCRM differ
AttributeBitrix24SuiteCRM
Pricing modelsubscriptionOpen source, no licence fee
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Linux, Self-hosted, iOS, Android
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (CRM).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bitrix24

  • Contact management
  • Sales pipeline
  • Service desk
  • Project management
  • Chat
  • Automation
  • Mobile app
  • Slack

Only in SuiteCRM

  • Studio module builder
  • Workflow engine
  • Opportunity and quote management
  • Case management
  • Campaign module
  • Reporting engine
  • Security groups
  • REST API

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitrix24

  • CRM and sales managementnot SuiteCRM
  • Project management with Kanban/Ganttnot SuiteCRM
  • Team collaboration and chatnot SuiteCRM
  • E-commerce integrationnot SuiteCRM

SuiteCRM

  • An organisation with two hundred occasional CRM users where per seat pricing from Salesforce or HubSpot would dominate the budgetnot Bitrix24
  • A public sector body or regulated firm that must host customer data on infrastructure it controlsnot Bitrix24
  • A company that needs custom modules modelling its own objects and wants to build them in Studio rather than pay for platform licencesnot Bitrix24
  • A business that wants open source economics but whose procurement requires a warranty, which SuiteASSURED suppliesnot Bitrix24

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bitrix24

  • Enterprise pricing scales significantly ($399-7999/month)
  • Monthly billing costs 31% more than annual billing

SuiteCRM

  • The interface still carries SugarCRM conventions from over a decade ago, and sales teams used to modern CRMs frequently resist adoption, which is the most common reason SuiteCRM projects fail rather than any technical limit.
  • Zero licence fee does not mean zero cost: hosting, ten hours of annual support and a quick start implementation together run into thousands of pounds before anyone has configured a pipeline.
  • The integration marketplace is small compared with Salesforce or HubSpot, so common connections to marketing, telephony and finance tools are often paid third party add-ons or custom builds.
  • Upgrades between major versions can break customisations made outside Studio, so heavily customised instances tend to lag behind current releases and accumulate security debt.
  • Native email marketing and campaign functionality is basic next to a dedicated tool, so most deployments end up paying for a separate marketing platform and syncing it, undoing part of the cost saving.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitrix24

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1-2 users
    • 5GB storage
    • Basic CRM
  • Basic$49/month
    • 5 users
    • 24GB storage
    • Sales pipelines
  • Standard$99/month
    • 50 users
    • 100GB storage
    • Sales automation
  • Professional$199/month
    • 100 users
    • 1TB storage
    • AI-powered sales

SuiteCRM

Free
  • Self-hostedFree
    • GPL licensed with no per user fee at any user count
    • All core CRM modules included
    • You provide hosting, upgrades and support
  • Managed hosting$50/month
    • Hosting, security patching, updates and monitoring
    • Still no per user licence fee
    • Support purchased separately
  • Standard support$1200/year
    • Ten support hours per year
    • Discount available when bought with managed hosting
    • Does not include implementation work
  • SuiteASSURED$3350/year
    • Warranty and legal indemnification over the open source code
    • Priority support and security assurances
    • Aimed at organisations whose procurement rules block unwarranted open source

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitrix24 if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sales pipeline.
Bitrix24 review

Choose SuiteCRM if

  • You need studio module builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Linux, Self-hosted, iOS, Android.
  • You also want workflow engine.
SuiteCRM review

Questions people ask

Is Bitrix24 or SuiteCRM better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitrix24 starts at Free and SuiteCRM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitrix24 or SuiteCRM?
Bitrix24 starts at Free and SuiteCRM at Free.
Does Bitrix24 or SuiteCRM run on more platforms?
Bitrix24 runs on Web, Ios, Android. SuiteCRM runs on Web, Linux, Self-hosted, iOS, Android.
Can I use Bitrix24 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bitrix24 best used for?
Bitrix24 is most often used for crm and sales management, project management with kanban/gantt, team collaboration and chat, e-commerce integration. Of those, crm and sales management and project management with kanban/gantt are not what SuiteCRM is typically brought in for.
What can Bitrix24 do that SuiteCRM cannot?
Bitrix24 covers Contact management, Sales pipeline, Service desk, Project management. SuiteCRM covers Studio module builder, Workflow engine, Opportunity and quote management, Case management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bitrix24: How much does Bitrix24 cost?

Bitrix24 offers tiered pricing from free up to $7,999/month for Enterprise. Basic starts at $49/month (annual) or $69/month (monthly) for 5 users, Standard at $99-$144/month for 50 users, Professional at $199-$289/month for 100 users, and Enterprise at $399-7,999/month for up to 10,000 users with up to 30TB storage. Annual billing offers up to 31% savings versus monthly billing.

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SuiteCRM: Is SuiteCRM really free?

The software is, at any user count. SalesAgility charges for managed hosting from about 50 GBP per month, support from about 1,200 GBP per year and SuiteASSURED from about 3,350 GBP per year.

Bitrix24: Is there a free version of Bitrix24?

Yes, Bitrix24 offers a free plan for 1-2 users with 5GB storage and basic features including CRM, Kanban/Gantt task management, shared calendars, chat, and video calls. No credit card is required.

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SuiteCRM: How does it relate to SugarCRM?

It is a fork of SugarCRM Community Edition, created after SugarCRM discontinued its open source release.

Bitrix24: What features does Bitrix24's Standard plan add over Basic?

The Standard plan at $99/month (annual) or $144/month (monthly) supports 50 users with 100GB storage and adds sales automation, unlimited leads, invoices, online payments, e-commerce capabilities, and unlimited projects beyond Basic plan features.

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SuiteCRM: Are there per user fees?

No. This is the central commercial argument for it, particularly for organisations with many occasional users.

SuiteCRM: What is SuiteASSURED?

A paid subscription that adds warranty, indemnification and legal protections on top of the open source licence, for buyers whose procurement rules block unwarranted software.

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